Investors face a choice between Hindustan Copper and Hindustan Zinc for 2026. Copper’s electrification demand supports Hindustan Copper, while silver’s surge benefits Hindustan Zinc. Experts note strong rallies but caution about stretched valuations. Hindustan Copper offers operational clarity, but volatility is a concern. Hindustan Zinc is a strong silver play, though much upside may be...Read More

US markets head into the first full trading week of 2026 facing potential volatility as investors track geopolitical developments, key economic data including jobs and inflation, and the start of the corporate earnings season.Read More

Silver and gold prices surged sharply on Monday as the US took control in Venezuela, triggering a global rush toward safe-haven assets. MCX silver futures jumped Rs 9,900 per kg, while gold rose over Rs 2,000 per 10 grams. Tight physical supply, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of U.S. rate cuts are reinforcing the bullish momentum.Read More

Oil prices saw a slight increase as investors assessed potential disruptions to Venezuelan shipments following U.S. President Trump’s actions against President Maduro. Despite the political upheaval, initial reports indicate no damage to Venezuela’s oil production. Analysts suggest that in a well-supplied market, further export disruptions would have minimal immediate price impact.Read More

The dollar strengthened against the euro and pound early in the new year, reaching a 3.5-week high versus the euro. Geopolitical tensions from a U.S. raid in Venezuela add a layer of risk. Key U.S. economic data this week, including non-farm payrolls, will heavily influence Federal Reserve policy and investor sentiment regarding potential interest rate...Read More

Gold prices jumped over 1% on Monday. Other precious metals also saw significant gains. This surge followed the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. The incident has heightened geopolitical tensions. This has increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Investors are closely watching the developing situation in Venezuela.Read More

Avenue Supermarts’ shares are set for attention on Monday, January 5. The company reported a 13% year-on-year revenue jump for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Revenue reached Rs 17,613 crore. This update follows previous positive performance. DMart’s store count reached 442. The company’s stock closed flat on Friday.Read More

23 stocks from the Nifty 500 universe closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). From this group, we have highlighted the top 12 stocks that gained over 2.5%, according to stockedge.com’s technical scan data.Read More

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) is set to launch its maiden IPO in 2026, offering up to 46.57 crore equity shares via an offer-for-sale by Coal India. The IPO, priced between Rs 21 and Rs 23, aims to raise Rs 1,071 crore and will list on BSE and NSE.Read More

The Indian rupee faces continued pressure, potentially crossing 90 and increasing dollar demand from importers. Government bonds may decline due to higher-than-expected state debt supply. Traders are watching the Reserve Bank of India’s intervention strategy amidst concerns about its forward dollar positions.Read More